Trump signs deal aimed at ending Iran war at Versailles

WorldPolitics
18 Jun 2026 • 4:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump signs deal aimed at ending Iran war at Versailles

  • President Donald Trump formally signed an initial peace agreement with Tehran during his visit to the Versailles palace in France.
  • The agreement, a memorandum of understanding, was confirmed by Trump to reporters after a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • Key details of the 14-point plan include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending conflicts in Iran and Lebanon and establishing a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran.
  • Trump stated that the world would have faced an "economic catastrophe" if he had not secured this peace agreement with Iran.
  • French president Emmanuel Macron and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio were present during the ceremonial signing of the document.

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